I am 61 years old, and have been alive for 22,561 days. It seems as though I was just a child, then my children were born literally yesterday, and now I am a grandfather of eleven, and a great-grandfather of one. The older I get the more I realize that I am closer to the day of my death than the day of my birth. Every day that goes by is not another one gained but another one lost. Throughout my life there have been many plans that I have made, some came to fruition and others didn’t. I often think about what is written in *James 4:14 Yet you do not know [the least thing] about what may happen in your life tomorrow. [What is secure in your life?] You are merely a vapor [like a puff of smoke or a wisp of steam from a cooking pot] that is visible for a little while and then vanishes [into thin air].* As I contemplate all that I have done in the Lord, I realize that I have been a Christian for 9,348 days. Not all of those days have been used for the glory of God. Many have been wasted doing things that had no eternal value. I pray quite often over the words of Charles Spurgeon who died 48,933 days ago. “It is our duty and our privilege to exhaust our lives for Jesus. We are not to be living specimens of men in fine preservation, but living sacrifices, whose lot is to be consumed.” When the end of my life comes, I pray that I will have kept nothing back for myself that could have been used to further the kingdom. Many believe that we are to live our lives to be happy in this world, but according to the scriptures, our lives are to be consumed with a passion for God, love for others, and a desire to live a holy life. Christ’s resurrection proves death isn’t the end, but a transition to eternal life with Him. I praise God and understand that I am blessed to be alive today and am thankful to be another day older and another day closer to Heaven where my deepest longings for perfect love, rest, peace, and joy will be met. Waiting expectantly for all my wounds, pain, and sorrow to be ended. Where God Himself will wipe away every tear. It’s the ultimate reward of knowing and enjoying God, fulfilling our purpose, and surrendering our lives to Him. Heaven is God’s gift, the culmination of His love and rescue plan for humanity through the Lord Jesus. Heavenly Father, please use my life to bless my community, showing kindness, and helping people, as this reflects Your Love to my world. No matter what is left of my life, may it glorify You by making every remaining moment, big or small, a way to honor, praise, and reflect Your greatness, showing Your goodness to others through my actions and attitude, even in difficult times, by trusting You and living by Your standards. Help me to find my purpose in serving others, not just self-interest, using all I have left to point people to my Lord Jesus. May I honor You in everything from mundane tasks like eating to major decisions, doing them with excellence and a grateful heart for Your provision. I pray that my faith impacts my daily life so others see Your love and character in and through me, especially when I am facing challenges. Help me to shift my focus from my desires to Your plan, using my remaining time to serve, love, and build up Your kingdom. Help me to find peace and strength in You during hardships, knowing You can work through my struggles for Your glory. Strengthen and guide me to live my remaining days with You at the center of everything I do, making sure my existence brings You honor and points people toward You, no matter the circumstances I am enduring, by the power of the Holy Spirit. In Jesus name I pray, Amen. 

My BeLoved, may the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus, the love of God the Father, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen. In Christ Love, douglas. HE>i. pastord.blog

Special Note: I want to thank those who read what I write and are encouraged to support the ministry God has entrusted to me either one time or have decided to give on a monthly basis. I am encouraged to see certain verses playing out before my eyes like what is written in *Philippians 4:16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.*

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